Which foods boost metastases in cancer patients - scientists' discovery

Researchers found that fructose may influence the behavior of cancer cells after chemotherapy, facilitating their spread. In laboratory experiments on ovarian cancer cells and in mice, it was shown that fructose released by senescent cells promotes the detachment of tumor cells and enhances metastasis. However, the authors emphasize that conclusions about the effect of fructose on humans are premature and do not recommend changing the diet without consulting a doctor.

Researchers have discovered that fructose may influence the behavior of cancer cells after chemotherapy, making it easier for them to spread. After treatment with cisplatin, some tumor cells enter a state of cellular senescence, continuing to release signaling molecules. In experiments on ovarian cancer cells and in mice, it was shown that fructose released by senescent cells promotes the detachment of tumor cells and enhances metastasis. However, the authors stress that conclusions about the effect of fructose on humans are premature and do not recommend changing the diet without consulting a doctor.